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Golden Time 2013

“When you're in a four-sided triangle and haunting yourself, how can things get even MORE complicated?”

★ 8.5/10 · 585 votes TV-14 AnimationDrama 1 seasons · 24 eps Ended
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What is Golden Time?

Golden Time is a Japanese television series that aired from 2013 to 2014. The show follows Banri Tada, a freshman at a Tokyo law school who suffers severe memory loss after an accident.

Type
TV series
Year
2013
Status
Ended
Episodes
24
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Oct 3, 2013
Last aired
Mar 27, 2014
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
MBS
Genres
Animation, Drama
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Overview

Golden Time is a Japanese television series that aired from 2013 to 2014. The show follows Banri Tada, a freshman at a Tokyo law school who suffers severe memory loss after an accident. Despite his condition, he forms a close friendship with fellow freshman Mitsuo Yanagisawa. The series explores the dynamics between Banri, Mitsuo, and Kouko Kaga, a beautiful yet obsessive character connected to Banri's past. Voice performances include Yui Horie, Makoto Furukawa, and Ai Kayano. The show was directed by Chiaki Kon and deals with themes of memory, identity, and relationships. It is available for streaming on platforms such as Plex. The series title does not directly reference golden retrievers or any related content, as indicated by unrelated entries in external sources.

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Should you watch it?

“A law student with memory loss navigates new friendships and a complicated romance in Tokyo.”

Reasons to watch
  • character-driven narrative
  • explores themes of memory and identity
Keep in mind
  • contains potentially intense relationship dynamics

Watch it if you enjoy character-focused dramas centered on college life and memory loss.

The series features emotional themes and complex interpersonal relationships typical of the genre.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is Banri Tada, a freshman law student.

What is the inciting incident?

Banri Tada suffers from severe memory loss following an accident.

Does the protagonist have friends?

Yes, he befriends a fellow freshman named Mitsuo Yanagisawa.

Who is the female lead?

The female lead is Kouko Kaga, who is described as beautiful yet obsessive.

Where does the story take place?

The story is set at a law school in Tokyo.